The Long and Winding Road to Postsecondary Education for US Veterans with Invisible Injuries

Abstract: Veterans with "invisible injuries" (a mental health diagnosis or a traumatic brain injury) often pursue higher education to enhance employment and community …

Student-Veterans’ Perceptions of Barriers, Support, and Environment at a High-Density Veteran Enrollment Campus

Abstract: For institutions of higher education with high numbers of enrolled veterans, understanding how these students perceive services specifically designed for them is an …

Returning Veterans' Adjustment Concerns: Family Views

Abstract: This study used two focus groups to examine the views of parents, siblings, and a partner regarding the adjustment issues of combat veterans. Using qualitative and mixed …

Forces in Mind Trust 2018 Impact Report

Abstract: This report gives an overview of the activities of the Forces in Mind Trust and is a useful document for those wanting to gain an overview of some of the significant UK …

Revisiting living in limbo to illustrate a pastoral psychological understanding of transition from military to civilian life

The transition from military to civilian life includes a multitude of challenges for service members and their significant others. This transfer from one context to another can …

Applying behavioural insights to successful transition

Abstract: Each year, thousands of people sign up to serve in the UK’s Armed Forces. The commitment is all encompassing: irregular hours and time away from loved ones, often in …

Reasons Why Post–9/11 Era Veterans Continue to Volunteer After Their Military Service

Abstract: A myriad reasons exist as to why individuals volunteer to serve in the U.S. military. However, less is known about why these same veterans who have returned home choose …

The return of the traumatized army veteran: a qualitative study of UK ex-servicemen in the aftermath of war, 1945 to 2000

Abstract: The challenge of transition from service to civilian life is explored through the experiences of a sample of 225 UK army veterans between 1945 and 2000. All subjects had …

Armed Forces Personnel in Transition - Integrated Personal Commissioning for Veterans (IPC4V)

Abstract: Integrated Personal Commissioning (IPC) was the approach developed to support the delivery of personalised care specifically for people with long term conditions and …

An Independent Evaluation of the SToMP (Supporting Transition of Military Personnel) Project

Abstract: The SToMP (Supporting Transition of Military Personnel) project was formed in 2016, with a large grant from the Covenant Fund. The project aims to improve access to …

Stories & Insights

Summary: The ShoutOUT campaign is the second in a series of initiatives sponsored by Melbourne Legacy through grants provided by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA). …

Pathways to Care, Mental Health and Wellbeing Transition Study

This Pathways to Care Report is the second of eight reports and two papers that comprise the Transition and Wellbeing Research Programme (the Programme). The Programme is the most …